Why We Like The Kubo Climbing Shoe
For all-around performance in the gym, we strap on our Kubo Climbing Shoe: The subtle asymmetry and moderate downturn support power on both lead routes and boulder problems, while giving us lasting comfort during long training sessions. The new, durable toe-patch rubber design has us toe-hooking with expert precision so we don't lose tension.
Details
- Versatile climbing shoe for all-day comfort at the gym
- Subtle asymmetry and moderate downturn supports power and precision
- Vibram XS Edge is extremely durable and keep its shape longer
- Leather and microfiber upper will stretch a half size
- Unlined leather, and wicking cotton-lined tongue for comfort
- LaspoFlex midsole provides support even when shoe isn't tightened
- Item #LSPZ29T
- Upper Material
- tubular constructed microfiber, leather, padded mesh tongue, Vibram XS Edge toe rand rubber (2mm)
- Lining
- [main] unlined [tongue] wicking cotton
- Closure
- hook-and-loop
- Midsole
- full-length LaspoFlex (1.1mm)
- Rubber
- Vibram XS Edge (4mm)
- Claimed Weight
- 7oz
- Asymmetrical Curvature
- subtle
- Last
- PD55
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Profile
- moderate
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 3 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 15, 2023
Greate intermediate shoes (indoor)
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 42
For edging: Wonderful - the front portion is hard enough to protect your toes, so slopey volumes or smearing will be moderately comfortable. For overhangs: The Kubo are slightly downturn, so you won't cut feet easily compared to the Aragon, for example. For some reason my left shoe is breaking in more slowly than my right, but I guess that's not a huge concern. These are _wonderful_ shoes and I'm glad I got them on sale =)
July 25, 2023
Love them! My first non rental shoe
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 42
- Height:
- 5' 9"
I bought the Kubo as my first non rental shoe. I wanted something moderate so that I wouldn't quickly outgrow it and it would be a level above the basic entry level shoes. I wear a street size 43 and went for 42 with these shoes based on advice from some more experience climbers. They're snug and might need to be taken off to give your foot a break but they don't pinch or bite anywhere. I straight went an entire level up on the V scale just because of the shoes and the confidence they gave me!
December 19, 2021
Great shoes, weird sizing
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 39
- Height:
- 5' 2"
- Weight:
- 100
The shoes are great. Super-precise without being too uncomfortably aggressive. But the sizing is weird. I have many pairs of La Sportivas, and all my other climbing shoes are 37 with a comfortable fit, 36.5 tight. In Kubos I need 39 for a precise fit. Yes, two full sizes larger than usual for me.
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